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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.32, 24,167.16 and 9,554.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.32, 24,167.16 and 9,554.64 is: 13,185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.32 : 24,167.16 = 9,554.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.32/24,167.16 = 9,554.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.32x = 24,167.16 × 9,554.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.32x = 230,908,513.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,908,513.62/17,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.49

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